Official Involved in World Cup Screenings Killed in Gaza Airstrike, Israel Claims He Was Not Target
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, an official who helped organize public screenings of the World Cup matches, along with three others, including two children. The Israeli military stated al-Wahidi was not the target and that the…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 8, 2026 —
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals, including Mohamed al-Wahidi, an official noted for his role in organizing public screenings of the World Cup matches. The strike also claimed the lives of two children and one other person.
The Israeli military issued a statement asserting that Mohamed al-Wahidi was not the intended target of the operation. According to the military’s account, the airstrike was specifically aimed at a Hamas militant.
Further details regarding the specific timing of the strike, the exact identities of the other individuals killed, and the immediate aftermath were not provided in the available information. The extent of damage or any other casualties resulting from the incident also remains unspecified.
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